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R2 MKX

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,254 mi
Last recorded110,254 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 MKX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 110,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have light standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have light standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 105,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,701 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,774 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,539 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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R2 MKX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 60,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R2 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R2 MKX registered?

R2 MKX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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